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The Freshman Orientation Program, ACAD (Academics), provides entering freshman survival skills for university life and beyond. Our goal is to make the academic experience at the University of Memphis both enjoyable and productive. ACAD 1100 is a three hour academic course that serves as an elective in the degree program and offers entering freshmen the following benefits:
Academic Support
- Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking Enhancement
- Study, Test-taking, and Time Management Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Library Usage and Technological Proficiency
- Specially Selected and Trained ACAD Faculty
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Connection to University Resources
- Peer, Faculty, and Administrative Mentoring
- Career Exploration and Planning
- Campus Organizations and Special Events
- Safety, Security, Health, and Diversity Issues
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Achievements
- Positive Transition from High School to College
- Cultural Awareness Opportunities
- Personal and Professional Growth
- Personalization of University Life
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Destination Points
- Sense of Community Among Peers, Faculty, and University Resources
- Independent, Self-directed Learner
- Life-time Skills
- UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS GRADUATE!
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Video: How can ACAD 1100 help my college career?
